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Very very strenuous - made the hike a number of years ago, it is 100 meters high and 112 steps or so. So each step is about a meter (you calculate the feet or yards or whatever). Going up we met lots of people coming down who hadn't made it to the top. We made it though, even though it was a BIG effort for me! I should add tho that I was and am definitely not in peak physical condition - never work out or jog or all those things that you Americans seem to do all the time...The hike was worth it though - beautiful rain forest, lots of exotic trees and birds. Some advice: take gallons of water, you'll sweat all of it out, and wear shoes with a good grip - the path can be muddy. Good luck! And oh, I don't know of much else to do on Saba but we were just there for the day (and the hike) - maybe others can help.

Sorry to be blunt - but totally disregard what Sally has said. The hike climbs more than 1000 feet (about 300 meters) with I believe 1064 steps. If you are in fairly good shape, the hike up takes about 90 minutes, and maybe 45 - 60 down. If you get poop out along the way, you can always just turn around. Actually, Sally said one accurate thing - wear shoes that have a good grip.

If you are there for just a day, the hike will take up more maybe a third of your time. You can spend much of the rest of the time walking around Windwardside - this is the village where the trail starts. There are a bunch of shops, the Saba Museum, and a number of places to eat. You can also walk further away from the airport on "The Road" an in not too long, you will get a great view of "The Bottom". That should pretty much use up your day. Be sure to try to talk to some of the people that live there..they are very friendly..and the best thing about the island (though people there for a day can easily miss this aspect).